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Before Driving

Driving Tips

Do not install two floor mats, one on top 

of the other, on the driver's side:

Installing two floor mats, one on top 

of the other, on the driver's side is 

dangerous as the retention pins can 

only keep one floor mat from sliding 

forward.

Loose floor mat(s) will interfere with 

the foot pedals and could result in an 

accident.

When using an all weather mat for 

winter, always remove the original 

floor mat.

When setting a floor mat, position the 

floor mat so that its grommets or retainers 

are inserted over the pointed end of the 

retention posts.

Rocking the Vehicle

WARNING

Do not spin the wheels at more than 

56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow 

anyone to stand behind a wheel when 

pushing the vehicle:

When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the 

wheels at high speed is dangerous. 

The spinning tire could overheat and 

explode. This could cause serious 

injuries.

CAUTION

Too much rocking may cause engine 

overheating, transaxle failure, and tire 

damage.

If you must rock the vehicle to free it from 

snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator 

slightly and slowly move the shift lever 

from 1 (D) to R.

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